Mamselle Miele said... (4/27/09 1:21 PM)ReplyThe instructions have you put in the zipper before you sew the side seam. I like to put in invisible zippers after sewing the seam below the zipper, so I avoid any pucker below the zipper. I baste the seam opening closed & press the SAs flat (this is also important since if I'm sewing a Big 4 pattern, I'm not following the pattern seam lines on the side seams). Then baste in the first side of the zipper and stitch before removing the basting and basting & stitching the second side. I also mark the top of the zipper tape where it will line up with the waistline, so it stays even when I'm sewing it in.

Mamselle Miele said... (4/27/09 1:20 PM)ReplyThe instructions have you put in the zipper before you sew the side seam. I like to put in invisible zippers after sewing the seam below the zipper, so I avoid any pucker below the zipper. I baste the seam opening closed & press the SAs flat (this is also important since if I'm sewing a Big 4 pattern, I'm not following the pattern seam lines on the side seams). Then baste in the first side of the zipper and stitch before removing the seam basting, then basting & stitching the second side. I also mark the top of the zipper tape where it will line up with the waistline, so it stays even when I'm sewing it in.

Amanda S. said... (4/27/09 1:11 PM)ReplyGorgeous skirt. I love the construction lines of this design. I just might need to pick this pattern up...

EleanorSews said... (4/27/09 1:05 PM)ReplyYour skirt is elegant! Outof curiosity, how does your method of puttingin the zipper differ (or did V use a regular zipper and you chose an invisible zipper?). I have skirt envy....